UPSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 04/2026) announces 45 vacancies across 10 job categories in medical, engineering, and administrative sectors. Apply online at upsconline.nic.in before May 29, 2026.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released Advertisement No. 04/2026, inviting online applications for 45 vacancies spread across 10 diverse job categories. The UPSC 2026 recruitment drive covers prestigious positions in medical teaching, engineering, research, administrative, and translation domains under several Union Ministries and Government departments. Eligible candidates can apply online through the ORA (Online Recruitment Application) portal before the closing date of May 29, 2026.
The UPSC Recruitment 2026 notification lists the following 10 posts with their respective vacancies, departments, and ministries:
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S.No. |
Post Name |
Vacancies |
Ministry / Department |
|
1 |
Asst. Professor (Nephrology) |
02 |
Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of NCT of Delhi |
|
2 |
Asst. Professor (Neurology) |
02 |
Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of NCT of Delhi |
|
3 |
Asst. Professor (Public Health) |
03 |
Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of NCT of Delhi |
|
4 |
Asst. Professor (Urology) |
02 |
Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of NCT of Delhi |
|
5 |
Assistant Mining Engineer |
27 ? |
Indian Bureau of Mines, Ministry of Mines |
|
6 |
Asst. Research Officer (Hindi) |
01 |
Central Hindi Directorate, Ministry of Education |
|
7 |
Accounts Officer |
02 |
Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, Min. of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
|
8 |
Scientist ‘B’ (Civil Engineering) |
02 |
Central Water and Power Research Station, Ministry of Jal Shakti |
|
9 |
Asst. Executive Engineer (Electronics) |
03 |
Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways |
|
10 |
Translator (Foreign Languages) |
01 |
Ministry of External Affairs / Ministry of Defence |
? Highest number of vacancies in this recruitment cycle.
Candidates must meet the following educational requirements based on the post they are applying for under the UPSC 2026 recruitment notification:
Medical Teaching Posts (Posts 1–4)
• Candidates must hold an MBBS degree along with a postgraduate qualification in the relevant specialty (DM or M.Ch), supported by a minimum of three years of teaching experience in the respective medical discipline.
Engineering & Technical Posts (Posts 5, 8, 9)
• A Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant engineering discipline — Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering — is the minimum required qualification.
Administrative & Research Posts (Posts 6, 7, 10)
• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in the applicable subject, such as Hindi, Commerce, or a Foreign Language, with demonstrated experience in research, accounts, or translation work.
The UPSC Advt. 04/2026 specifies an age limit generally ranging between 30 and 40 years, with post-specific variations:
• Assistant Professors (Posts 1–4): Upper age limit is 40 years.
• Assistant Mining Engineer (Post 5): Upper age limit is 30 years.
All posts under UPSC Recruitment 2026 are governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Pay Matrix. The pay levels range from Level 7 to Level 11, commensurate with the seniority and responsibility of each position.
• General / OBC / EWS (Male candidates): ?25 (non-refundable).
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women (all categories): Fully exempted from payment of the application fee.
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Event |
Date |
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Application Window Opens |
May 09, 2026 |
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Last Date for Online Application Submission |
May 29, 2026 (by 18:00 HRS) |
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Last Date for Printing Application Form |
May 30, 2026 |
The UPSC 2026 selection process for Advt. No. 04/2026 will follow a three-stage methodology:
1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic qualifications and relevant work experience as declared in the application.
2. Recruitment Test (RT): A written Recruitment Test may be conducted at the discretion of UPSC if the volume of eligible applications is exceptionally high.
3. Interview / Personality Test: The final stage carries 100 marks and is the decisive round for selection. Performance in the interview determines the final merit ranking of candidates.
Follow these steps to complete your UPSC online application for Advt. 04/2026:
4. Visit the official UPSC ORA portal at upsconline.nic.in.
5. Ensure your One Time Registration (OTR) profile is complete and updated with current information.
6. Log in and select the relevant post from Advertisement No. 04/2026.
7. Fill in all mandatory details, upload the required documents, and pay the applicable fee.
8. Submit the application before May 29, 2026 (18:00 HRS) and print a copy by May 30, 2026.
